Source: farmersalmanac.com
If you’re wondering when is the next full Moon, mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26, 2026. The next full Moon is the Harvest Moon, which reaches peak illumination on September 26, 2026, at 12:49 p.m. EDT. Although the precise moment of fullness occurs during daylight across North America, the Moon will rise looking beautifully full in the eastern sky shortly after sunset that evening.
And this is one full Moon worth watching.
The Harvest Moon is one of the most famous Moons of the entire year—a celestial marker of changing seasons that has helped farmers bring in autumn crops for generations. In 2026, there’s another reason to look up: Saturn will appear near the Harvest Moon, creating a striking pairing in the September sky.
The next full Moon is Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 12:49 p.m. EDT.
| Time Zone | Full Moon Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern Daylight Time | 12:49 p.m. |
| Central Daylight Time | 11:49 a.m. |
| Mountain Daylight Time | 10:49 a.m. |
| Pacific Daylight Time | 9:49 a.m. |
| Alaska Daylight Time | 8:49 a.m. |
| Hawaii Standard Time | 6:49 a.m. |
| Coordinated Universal Time | 16:49 UTC |
The Moon becomes full at the same instant worldwide; only the local clock time changes. The U.S. Naval Observatory lists the September 2026 full Moon at 16:49 UTC on September 26.
